Swapna Receives Customised Shoes From Adidas For Her 12-Toed Feet

Swapna Barman is ecstatic after receiving her Asian Games gold medal.

(Photo: AP)

Asian Games gold-medallist Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman has received a pair of customised shoes to fit her 12-toed feet.

German global sportswear company Adidas created and delivered customised footwear for Swapna, who has been struggling to fit in her feet into regular shoes.

"I'm so excited to finally have these pairs. I have already started training in these and I know from here on I can focus entirely on improving my performances without worrying about any pain," Swapna said.

"The journey from here should get easier. I would like to thank the Adidas team in India and at the Athlete Services Lab for helping me with this solution,” said Swapna. "I shall continue to work hard and keep moving towards my goal of winning honours for the country."

Swapna Barman seen here with the statue of Adolf Dassler, the founder of Adidas, when she visited the Athlete Services Lab in Herzogenaurach, Germany.(Photo: Twitter/@Swapna_Barman96)

Adidas took Swapna to their Athlete Services Lab in Herzogenaurach, Germany for a detailed footwear analysis.

"Taking into consideration the unique task we had at hand, we at adidas are proud to provide Swapna with unique pairs that shall help her across the seven different disciplines of Heptathlon," said Sharad Singla, Director - Brand Marketing, adidas India.

Apart from Swapna, Adidas recently signed athletes Hima Das and Nikhat Zareen amongst others to use sports as a catalyst to bring positive change.